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Austin V. Needham, 91, was the beloved husband of the late Maureen H. Needham (nee Begley). He was a loving father to Thomas (Mary Beth), Desmond (Tracy), Trina (Fred) Bartuch, Maureen, Owen (Tracy), and Shawn. He was a proud grandfather to Owen, Ayden, Austin, Bridget, Aaron, Fred Patrick, Kathrine, Conor, Jacklyn, and Robert. Austin was also a dear brother to John, Mike, Beatrice, and Kathleen, and was preceded in death by Mary, Nora, Patty, Eugene, Theresa, and Kathleen. He was a fond uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Friday from 3-8 p.m. at the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home in Orland Park, IL.

Family and friends are invited to gather on Saturday at 9:20 a.m. at St. Patrick Church of Wilton Center in Manhattan, IL, with Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment will take place at Mt. St. Patrick Cemetery in Manhattan, IL.

To share memories and stories that bring comfort to his family, please visit Austin's Tribute Wall at www.sheehyfh.com. For more information, call 708-857-7878.

Please consider sending flowers to the family or planting a tree in memory of Austin.

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